A pre-purchase home inspection is a recommended part of the home buying process. An investment of about $300 to $500 can help you avoid an unexpected defect that could cost thousands of dollars, even tens of thousands, after you sign on the dotted... (Read More)
Buying a fixer-upper? Whether you have a small remodeling job ahead of you or a big one, you're always much better off with a plan. Here are some tips for coming up with a plan designed to help you succeed:
Decide how much you're going to spend... (Read More)
A home inspection checklist is essential when selling a home. While the inspection is an important part of the home buying process, it is equally as important for sellers to also prepare. What can you do as a seller to help the inspection process go... (Read More)
When it comes time to sell your home, you'll need to decide which types of repairs and improvements you'll want to make before it's listed for sale. Should you update your kitchen? Apply fresh paint to the living room? Plant flowers? Clean or... (Read More)
Owning a home. It's a dream shared by many people. But for those who have lower income, especially if they have less than perfect credit, that dream may seem out of reach. Impossible. Fortunately, this is not true. An FHA loan can be the answer to... (Read More)
Are you looking for a way to use real estate as an investment? If so, we have an idea that you will want to consider — flipping homes.
How It Works
When you flip a home, you purchase a home for the lowest price possible. This will most... (Read More)
Congratulations! You are using your VA loan benefit to buy a home.
Once you are under contract on a home, the lender will tell you that the home needs to be appraised. People usually have many questions about appraisals. The following are some of... (Read More)
You're interested in buying a home. Congratulations! This is a big step in life, so it's one that you should research thoroughly. The good news is we have some helpful information as you begin the process of getting and using a mortgage.
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When you buy a home, there is a specific amount of money you will need to pay to secure the house. The rest of the cost of the house can be divided into monthly payments using a home loan. The following is how you can figure out how much cash you'll... (Read More)